Presented By: Joe Siegfried, RDH, Myofunctional Therapist

HIV: Take the Stigma out of the Dental Practice

CE Hours: 2 (Online)

Online Date:

Thursday, January 7th, 2027 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST

Can’t attend live? No problem! All sessions are recorded and automatically uploaded to your rdhu Members Portal within 2–3 days — no need to request access. You'll receive immediate access to the portal, post-test quiz, and certificate right after the course. Recordings remain available for 30 days.

Course Description:

With a history of stigma in the dental practice setting, HIV and AIDS treatment and research has come very far since the mid 80’s. Join Joe Siegfried as he dispels some of the misconceptions that remain around this topic. Let’s look at the evidence-based research available today to help us treat our clients in need and anticipate some of the possible oral implications they may encounter.

Learning Objectives:

Explore the history of H.I.V. & A.I.D.S diagnosis and current treatment and prevention.
Explore the history of H.I.V. & A.I.D.S. in the oral health setting and current practice setting recommendations.
Learn to overcome current stigmas that may create communication barriers across the dental setting.
Learn some of the possible oral manifestations treated to HIV infection
Learn what the 90-90-90 measures are and the progress made in Canada for people living with HIV.

What Your Colleagues Are Saying About This Course:

Joe is such a great presenter. I learned new ways to improve my verbiage in the work place as well as what to do when I see such a drastic gingival health change in my patients and how I need to look systemically and encourage patients to see their doctor. ~ Allison
I have not come in contact with any patients living with HIV in my practice and would not know what to do before taking this course. It's an eye opener. Now I know what is normal CD4 count and what is not & meds for PrEP and PEP. ~ Mai
It was good to review and learn new facts about HIV/AIDS. ~ Louise
Great speaker ! Shared valuable knowledge supported by science. Greatly improved my understanding of this topic. ~ Genelle
Excellent course. ~ Bryna
Great reminders and essential updates to practicing dental hygiene within all of Joes' presentations/research. ~ Leslie
Very informative course, a very good refresher and addition of new information. I strongly recommend this course to others. ~ Margaret
Fantastic presentation. So informative. Your honesty was comforting and so relevant. Thank you. ~ Carolyn
Very interesting statistics. Thank you for clarifying different types of levels to be aware of and clinical manifestations, and further investigation with other healthcare professionals. ~ Margit